Shanghai is a fascinating city that blends tradition and modernity, history and contemporary technology, making it a great destination for your China tours. This guide will give you some tips for a Shanghai tour.
Popular Attractions
There are many sights to see on your Shanghai tours. The Bund is one of Shanghai’s landmarks, famous for its historic buildings along the river and its magnificent skyline. Walk from the Bund to East Nanjing Road and experience this bustling neighborhood of shopping, dining and leisure.
Take a ferry or subway to Lujiazui and enjoy Shanghai’s modern skyline. Explore Shanghai’s famous Yuyuan Garden, a classical garden built in the Ming Dynasty and filled with the exquisite beauty of a Jiangnan garden. The Shanghai City God Temple neighborhood is a great place to taste authentic Shanghai snacks.
Itinerary
Day tours from Shanghai are a popular choice for Shanghai trips. You can visit the Bund, Lujiazui, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, and experience the Bund Sightseeing Tunnel or Huangpu River Night Cruise.
The two-day Shanghai itinerary is also popular. On the first day, you can go to the Bund, Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, City God Temple and Yuyuan Garden. On the second day, you can visit the Oriental Pearl Tower, Lujiazui Financial District and taste Shanghai specialties.
The three-day tour adds to the two-day tour by exploring some of the natural beauty. For example, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town is known as the “Pearl of Jiangnan”. Stroll around and enjoy its Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture, teahouses and intangible cultural heritage.
Shanghai Cuisine
Shengjianbao is one of Shanghai’s specialty snacks with a long history. When savored, the outer skin is fluffy and the inner filling is juicy. Shanghai braised pork is famous for its unique flavor. It is red in color, fat but not greasy in taste, and has been carefully made to incorporate the delicious flavors of soy sauce, sugar, cooking wine and other seasonings. White Chicken is a classic Shanghai cuisine. It is made from high-quality chicken and the cooking process retains the original flavor of the chicken.
Shanghai Weather
Spring and fall are the best seasons to plan a Shanghai tour. In spring, Shanghai is filled with cherry blossoms, begonias and peach blossoms, bringing a vibrant scene to the city. In the fall, Shanghai’s pleasant climate and golden ginkgoes make every part of the city seem like a moving oil painting. At this time, you can also taste the fresh hairy crabs.
Shanghai Transportation
Shanghai has two major airports: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. There are several railroad stations, including Shanghai Station, Shanghai South Station and Shanghai Hongqiao Station. These stations are not too far from the city and are easy to reach by subway and cab. Transportation within the city can be done by bus or metro.
